Nancy DiNardo (born 1949/1950) is an American politician and owner of commercial real estate in

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. She is the current Chairwoman of the

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and is first woman to hold that position. She previously served in that position from 2005 until 2015. In the intervening five years, she served as Vice Chairwoman.

Career

DiNardo served as the chairperson of the party's Trumbull CT Town Committee for nearly 20 years. DiNardo was employed as an educator in the

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school system for 30 years. DiNardo has worked for Trumbull's board of health, finance, and police commission. She was treasurer of

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Mayor

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's 1994 gubernatorial campaign. On November 27, 2024, DiNardo announced she would step down as state party chair. Governor

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soon endorsed the Mayor of

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, Roberto Alves, to fill her role.

References

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